Stirling at a glance
Median house
$1,104,000
Median unit
$752,500
Walk score
92
Walker's paradise
Population
2,191
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Stirling.
The postcode for Stirling is 2611 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Stirling is $1,104,000.
Stirling (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,104,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Stirling has roughly 2,191 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stirling scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stirling's population at 2,191, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,191
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,104,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $752,500, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $221,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,104,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $752,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,104,000
$752,500
2,191
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,104,000 price tag). Units yield 3.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.17%
Based on $1,104,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.18%
Based on $752,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
54
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
92
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stirling.
Local schools for Stirling
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Stromlo High School
Chapman Primary School
Arawang Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Stirling.
- What is the median house price in Stirling?
- The median house price in Stirling, ACT 2611 is $1,104,000. The median unit price is $752,500.
- What is the Stirling postcode?
- Stirling is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Stirling?
- Stirling is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2611. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Stirling?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Stirling?
- There are 20 schools serving Stirling on this page, including St John Vianney's Primary School, Mount Stromlo High School, Chapman Primary School.
- How walkable is Stirling?
- Stirling has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stirling?
- Stirling is close to Weston Creek, Rivett, Waramanga, Chapman, Weston.
- What is the population of Stirling?
- The population of Stirling is approximately 2,191 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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